Refined Leadership - ADHD Lens

#71 Authenticity - Normalizing ADHD

In this episode, I share the 5th discipline of self-mastery: Authenticity.  My hope is that after you listen to this episode you walk away feeling empowered that your ADHD brain wiring is simply brain wiring, you are not less than, or broken, and that you don't have to keep up with anyone else. 
You are wired differently and that difference is not a deficit! and when it is nurtured and loved ... well, look out world cause you are about to make magic happen.  
 

#70: What it means to lean into your ADHD brain wiring | Guest Heather Ann Havenwood

“When you own all parts of you life becomes much easier,” says Heather Ann Havenwood.  I am delighted to share this inspiring, and candid conversation with you.  
My guest Heather Ann was diagnosed early in life, she shares her journey and strategies on how she leaned into her ADHD brain and has made it her best asset. 
Her energy is so contagious and inspiring and her stellar track record as an Entrepreneur is proof of how she has leaned into her strengths and her Neurodiversity is a testament that if you align to how your brain processes you can be your best self. 
 
Want to launch your podcast and not sure where to start - Heather Ann has an amazing launch program
podcastersclass.com  Starts June 16th 
 
 
More about Heather Ann: 
Heather Ann Havenwood, Award-Winning Media Mogul, know as the 'Chief Sexy Boss', Author of the top selling book: SEXY BOSS™: How Female Empowerment is Changing the Rulebook in Business.  She was recognized by The Stevie Awards as 'The Most Innovative Woman of the Year - in Social Media for 2020', named 'Top Media Mogul 2020' by the Woman of Achievement Association for her work with women.  From making her first dollar online back in 2001; Heather Ann is now on a life legacy Mission: To Help 10,000 people to Start, Launch and Grow a Six-Figure Consulting, Expert and Influencer business online.  She whole heartily believes that every person is an Influencer and a Leader, and it is time for their VOICE to be UnCAGED, to be heard, to Shine, and to EARN Six-Figures and beyond! 
She is the visionary and founder of the "Influencer Growth Academy" along with the 'Influencer Tribe' A Global Entrepreneurial Community.
Podcast Hostess of 'Heather Havenwood - UnCaged' Insights with Influencers, Amazon LIVE Show Hostess 'Sexy Boss Reviews', Named by Huffington Post as Top Female Entrepreneur to Watch, and Founder of the Non-Profit Female Business Association.

#69: Trusting the process - Effective discipline achieving your goals

In this episode, I am going back to the Self-Mastery Disciplines and sharing the 4th concept - Trusting the Process.  
If you want to review the first three pls listen to episodes 63 Awareness, 64 Acceptance, and Conscious Choice 67.  
 

ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction | Guest: Dr. Ned Hallowell

In this episode, I am excited to welcome back Dr. Ned Hallowell back on the show, this time we are talking about his new book ADHD 2.0.  We do a deep dive into a couple of key areas in his book:
Why he likes to change the name from ADHD to VAST (Variable Attention Stimulus Trait), he explains why we do not have a deficit of attention.  How if we manage ADHD it can enhance our lives and can become your superpower.
The main focus of this episode is Dr. Ned’s explanation of the regions of the brain called Task Positive Network and Default Mode Network and when these regions are not working effectively we go into extreme negative self-talk.  He talks about a few simple but effective ways of managing negative self-talk. 
Towards the end of this episode, he talks about the importance of the cerebellum in the brain that occupies only 10% of brain volume but has 70% of the neurons in the brain and its connection to the executive functions of the brain. 
Also, stay tuned to the end as Dr. Ned continues to share some amazing gold in our wrap-up conversation.  
 
I highly recommend his new book ADHD 2.0, it is truly a simple but yet effective guide to better understand ADHD and effective ways to manage it. 
 
More About Ned:
Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, a thought leader, a NY Times bestselling author (including the 1994 Driven to Distraction that sparked a revolution in our understanding of ADHD), a world-renowned keynote speaker, and a leading authority in the field of ADHD. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Tulane Medical School and was a Harvard Medical School faculty member for 21 years.  He is the Founder of The Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle and the host of the popular Distraction podcast.
Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube,
 

#67: Conscious Choice - The formula to making winning choices

In this episode, I introduce the 3rd discipline of Self-Mastery "Conscious Choice" another key concept that we really need to pay attention to in order to get out of autopilot and into the driver's seat.
I hope you are able to put some of the insights into practice and see a shift in your approach when it comes to decision-making.

#65: How to give yourself grace and freedom after ADHD diagnosis | Guest Brian Fanzo

In this episode, I wanted to introduce you to Brian Fanzo, who shares his journey of a late in life diagnosis.
I was so inspired by his passion for life, family, and most importantly self-compassion as he moves through ADHD in adulthood.
Key points:
Journey of ADHD diagnosis as an adult and his perspective and later how he is supporting his child’s diagnosis of ADHD.
Brian shares how he sees his ADHD as a superpower and feels loud and proud of his brain wiring.
Reflection on how he managed his corporate days while not realizing he had ADHD
He leaned into his strengths and successfully transitioned into Entrepreneurship
He explains why his zen place is playing Poker
Brian’s share his unique way of how he approaches productivity while managing multiple business initiatives
and so much more, be sure to listen to the entire episode.
About Brian:
Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses. He teaches companies of all sizes how to leverage technology in real time in order to engage their customers at the right time. Brian has a gift for bringing people together online and offline. He has worked in 76 countries, highlighting his passion for change, collaboration, and technology. At age 14, Brian won a speed typing contest and his love for computers and technology was born. After years of playing The Oregon Trail, creating in Adobe Pagemaker, and using Napster, Brian earned a Computer Science degree. Prior to speaking, he worked for nine years at the Department of Defense where he managed a global team who deployed collaboration and cybersecurity solutions across all branches of the military – which required him to maintain the highest civilian security clearance. He then pursued his dream job as a technology evangelist for a booming cloud-computing startup, helping companies embrace the rate of change and new ways to innovate. Brian is currently the Founder of iSocialFanz, which has helped launch digital and influencer strategies with the world’s most iconic brands like Dell, EMC, Adobe, IBM, UFC, Applebee’s, and SAP.
Brian has been recognized as a Top 20 Digital Transformation Influencer; a Top 50 Most-Mentioned User by CMOs on Twitter, and a Top 25 Social Business Leader of the Future by The Economist. His followers on social media and podcast downloads rank in the hundreds of thousands, resulting in Brian being an influencer for 19 of the Fortune 100 companies.
More about Brian at https://www.isocialfanz.com/adhd-superpowered
https://brianfanzo.com/forced-to-work-from-home-with-adhd-now-what/
https://www.isocialfanz.com/post/what-adhd-can-teach-you-about-entrepreneur-productivity

#64: Acceptance - the crossroads of ADHD diagnosis

In this episode, I am introducing the second principle of self-mastery "acceptance"
I am excited to do a deep dive into this concept and over the next few episodes, I will share other concepts that really provide a framework on tapping into your full potential while using your ADHD as your best asset.

#63: Awareness - separating facts from interpretations

In this episode, I am talking about the power of awareness and the depth and layers of it when it comes to awareness of ourselves, our environment, people, and situations.
I am excited to do a deep dive into this concept and over the next few episodes, I will share other concepts that really provide a framework on tapping into your full potential while using your ADHD as your best asset.

#62: Creating new work because we don't like mundane tasks?!

In this episode, I talk about the vicious circle that I see when it comes to avoiding tasks that we just do not feel the urge to complete however we end up creating new ones because we love to put out fires. I recall the days where I used to proactively look for new problems and fires to put and now I realize I was doing that because I was bored and needed stimulations. However, what I didn't realize at that time was I was not honoring my capacity to how much was already on my plate.
In this episode, I share my view and a few tips to not become the Fire Marshal of every fire.
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#61: It's OK to not do it all, Amber's Story | Guest Amber Duffney

From time to time I like to showcase and interview professionals who are managing and thriving with ADHD. Each of us has our own special ways of managing and learning to live with a unique brain wiring. It was my pleasure to have Amber Duffney on my show where she shares her story and how she manages her business, her family while making an impact in young women's lives.
Amber Duffney is a Certified Professional Coach, having graduated from iPEC in 2018. She works with tween girls to give them tools and skills to be able to empower themselves so that they become strong, confident women who know their worth. She also works with girl Mamas to help them unlearn disempowering messaging from their youth so they can become better role models for their girls.
Find out more information about Amber at https://www.facebook.com/AmberDuffneyCoaching/ and her program at Facebook page - Girl Mama Collective group - bit.ly/girlmamacollective
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